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Worldwide Travel Insurance provider, suitable for long term cover up to 24 months with an upper age limit of 69. Specialist in Extreme activities sports, trekking at high altitudes and winter sports.
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118 Cricklewood Lane, NW2 2DP, London, United Kingdom
- 0333 003 3161
- info@bigcattravelinsurance.com
- bigcattravelinsurance.com
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Extremely responsive and helpful agent…
Extremely responsive and helpful agent (Theo) dealt with a number of queries when we were looking at the policy as we had an unusual scenario. Quotes arrived promptly as did documents.
Changes to reservation with incredible ease.
Needed last minute to modify my coverage plan as my daughter was too ill to do the Hi Giang Loop and ended up in the hospital on the very day she was meant to begin on her adventure.
They were so helpful on the phone and changed the reservation to reflect the date changes without any problem or penalty charges. I'd now only recommend this insurance. Top class service. This customer service was the best I'd ever encountered living in the UK.
Very poor claim admin
Big Cat insurance might be cost effective and provide required cover levels but when you actually need to claim this is 'handled' by an outsourced provider - IMG. I am 4 months into a claim process which should be simple - yet nothing back as yet. Claim was eventually settled after more than 4 months.

Reply from Big Cat Travel Insurance
Very positive update - Insurance claim taking too long……
With incredible customer service support from Cristopher at Big Cat, this has now been resolved and I’m really grateful for the speed of response. In my years of using them they’ve always been a great company to deal with and would always look to use them for our future travels. Many thanks!
For the last four years I’ve used Big Cat for all my children’s travels and fortunately have never needed make any claims. However, my daughter broke her wrist in March in Canada and funded the nearly £2000 treatment with savings whilst she waited for the company to refund the agreed amount. After nearly three months of emailing and calling and filling in of forms she is still being told that they’re very busy and will need to wait a little longer. She was told sometime ago that her claim was now with the department for repayment but nothing seems to be happening.

Reply from Big Cat Travel Insurance
7 years, 24 countries and counting
I've been buying from Big Cat for quite a few years now while my son is travelling (7 years, 24 countries and counting). We've never needed to claim and I hope it stays that way. Very responsive team who are just great on the phone whenever I need to alter or extend his policy and at very reasonable prices to do so too. I'm paying for my peace of mind really and that's worth every penny. I wouldn't use it recommend anyone else now.
Very happy with BigCat Travel Insurance…
Very happy with BigCat Travel Insurance for backpackers, everything was so quick and easy and was able to take out this policy even when already abroad, was also able to extend the policy online without any fuss. Will definitely use again.
Essential to get the right travel insurance
I wanted to be sure that my daughter had the correct cover for her adventures which Theo helped me with. He explained the different types of cover and which was the most appropriate for her. I really appreciated his help and feel reassured she has good insurance for her trips over the next year. There was no pressure to buy but it was all done very efficiently. I’ll be able to sleep now and not worry about ending up on the front page of the Daily Mail begging for help ! Without speaking to Theo we would have ended up not getting the right cover so thank you for the explanations. If your children are going off on adventures please look at Big Cat for their insurance.
Better travel cover than other firms
Better travel cover than other firms. Helped bring peace of mind for me with my daughter backpacking for two weeks in Asia.
Excellent service, highly recommend
I have used this company now for the second time, had an accident the last time I was covered and the service I recieved was second to none...... thankyou Big Cat, keep up the good work A++++ Service
Great to have quick and helpful team to…
Great to have quick and helpful team to answer queries.
2 years in a row they have been better…
2 years in a row they have been better and covered more than others. Would recommend.
Especially if your doing the Mongol Rally! Whoop whoop!
Team Tuna,NoKhan😍🤟
Easy to use & good product & pricing.
Very easy to get a quote.
Avoid.
Sent a claim in 2nd March, now 2nd of May, no progress or revised ETA. Have to go around the houses to get through to IMG and given it’s travel insurance, having no online communication channel except email (which takes ages for a response) isn’t ideal. UX is pretty terrible given how much the service costs.
I’m aware that there are geopolitical factors which may be causing delays. But why am I having to reach out repeatedly for updates rather than receiving proactive communication?

Reply from Big Cat Travel Insurance
Excellent
Very easy and quick to get the quote you want. Great price with additional options clearly stated.
Pre existing medical conditions are also easy to get quotes for.
Very good website that explains everything clearly and concisely.
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